Music Directors Stand

It’s late and I’m just finishing this project by puting on a coat of wax It is due for Sunday service tomorrow (a few hours) It is a music/director stand for our choir director who is leaving for another position. Made of cherry, finish is wash coat of dewaxed shellac ( 1 lb cut) followed by cherry gel-stain and 3 coats of sparay poly then hand rubbed wax. I wanted it to come out darker but not sure why 2 coats of get stain didn’t give it a deeper color. May have to try dye next time. I ask for any critique as my wife say the traditional pedestal doesn’t go with the more modern top. I kiinda have to agree with her on this point.

-- Common sense is so rare anymore when you do see it, it looks like pure genius.

Dock..it is very beautiful….I really like the choice of contrasting woods….and in my opinion…the “Newer” style top has a unique look with the more traditional bottom.

I think it is a nice blend of the two….If you was to make another one…you “Might” try doing the same style again…but maybe make the bottom just a tad stronger…same design…just a bit “Thicker” or bolder on the bottom to marry to the thicker top.

NO offense meant at all…I think it is beautiful as is…just a thought is all.

Great stand. I like the mix of styles. It move from a conservative design at the bottom up the post to a more complex and free design. The activity of the piece increases as you view from the bottom up.

I too like the mix of styles, the two marry well together, as the top is mostly hidden anyway I don’t think it is even an issue, however as a piece alone it is beautiful and fresh. I love the intricate details of the top and if anything it makes a focal spot for a beautiful stand.

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -